The road tax status for N234 HBK is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for N234 HBK?

The MOT for N234 HBK is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 December 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of N234 HBK?

The recorded mileage for N234 HBK is 167,030 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N234 HBK ULEZ compliant?

No, N234 HBK does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1996 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · N234 HBK

N234 HBK

1996 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 167,030 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21 Dec 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 167,030 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1996

Engine

1896cc

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N234 HBK Key Findings

34 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
15 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (31 mentions)

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N234 HBK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 02:55

MOT Analysis

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34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 3 Series (N234 HBK) between April 2006 and December 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 15 failures.

The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (31 issues), Suspension (25 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 61 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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N234 HBK Mileage History

25/04/200661,935 mi
27/04/200763,021 mi+1,086 mi
09/05/200763,023 mi+2 mi
02/05/200863,993 mi+970 mi
13/05/200864,066 mi+73 mi
20/04/200966,177 mi+2,111 mi
23/04/200966,178 mi+1 mi
17/05/201068,893 mi+2,715 mi
18/05/201068,898 mi+5 mi
16/05/201173,865 mi+4,967 mi
17/05/201173,866 mi+1 mi
01/11/201287,984 mi+14,118 mi
02/11/201287,984 mi
01/11/201396,927 mi+8,943 mi
01/12/201499,658 mi+2,731 mi
11/12/201499,658 mi
19/12/2015108,318 mi+8,660 mi
21/12/2016116,035 mi+7,717 mi
22/12/2016116,076 mi+41 mi
11/05/2018122,672 mi+6,596 mi
23/05/2018122,715 mi+43 mi
25/05/2018122,728 mi+13 mi
17/05/2019128,525 mi+5,797 mi
18/05/2019128,535 mi+10 mi
26/11/2021142,093 mi+13,558 mi
30/11/2021142,156 mi+63 mi
06/12/2022153,796 mi+11,640 mi
16/12/2023163,766 mi+9,970 mi
22/12/2023163,766 mi
16/12/2024166,926 mi+3,160 mi
19/12/2024167,030 mi+104 mi

Average of roughly 5,634 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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